Private tours & Private tastings are available daily for large
groups and individual wine enthusiasts interested in schedule
flexibility, customized tastings or unique themes.
Private Tours of the Wine Estate
Guests are greeted with a taste of
Chateau Julien wine at the grand front entrance of the Estate. An
experienced winery guide shares the history of Chateau Julien Wine
Estate and the essence of winemaking throughout a tour of the 16-acre
Estate including the Chateau, Chai (barrel room), vineyards and cellar
operations. The full production Wine Estate allows guests to learn
about every aspect of winemaking, from the vine to the bottle.
Contingent upon the winemaking activity, guests may have the
opportunity to see grapes being pressed or taste the clusters right off
the vines. A variety of six different Chateau Julien wines will be
tasted throughout the tour, concluding with a taste of Juilen Port or
Carmel Cream Sherry in the majestic Great Hall. Guests are given the
opportunity to purchase wine or special gifts after the tour.
THE WINEMAKER'S TOUR (approximately 1-1/2 hours)
Winemaker
Bill Anderson will be your personal tour guide during a
behind-the-scenes tour of the Wine Estate. Taste hidden gems, favorite
library wines and Proprietary blends with a barrel tasting of red wine
aging in the Chai. Guests finish at the Château with a generous artisan
cheese and fruit plate and a taste of Quinta Port or Carmel Cream
Sherry. $100 /guest plus tax
THE GRAND ESTATE TOUR (approximately 1-1/2 hours)
Guests
taste limited production Private Reserve wines with a special sampling
of aging wine from a barrel. We conclude the tour on the Garden
Cobblestone Courtyard with an array of cheeses, fruit, and crackers.
Guests take home a keepsake wine glass. $35 /guest plus tax
THE CHATEAU TOUR (approximately 1 hour)
A
tasting of limited & specialty wines will be offered during the
tour of the Wine Estate, including a Winemaker’s choice of aging wine
from a barrel or tank. Guests take home a keepsake wine glass.
$25 /guest plus tax
LE PETIT TOUR (approximately 1 hour)
Your winery
tour guide will share the history of Château Julien Wine Estate, fun
wine facts and local wine country information while tasting a selection
of wines throughout the tour. $20 /guest plus tax
CUSTOMIZED TOURSIn addition to the above Group
Tour options of the Estate, we offer several different options for
personalized tours including grape stomps, team-building activities
and cooking demonstrations. Pricing upon request.
